Jackie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Just a few minutes walk from Fforest Farmhouse, this church is one of the best kept secrets in Wales. On the Beacons Way, and a pilgrimage site for hundreds of years. Discover the wall paintings (and spot the mistake in the 10 commandments), the preaching cross, the thousand year old font and the beautiful Oak carved screen.
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St Issui's Church, Partrishow
Just a few minutes walk from Fforest Farmhouse, this church is one of the best kept secrets in Wales. On the Beacons Way, and a pilgrimage site for hundreds of years. Discover the wall paintings (and spot the mistake in the 10 commandments), the preaching cross, the thousand year old font and the beautiful Oak carved screen.
The remains of Llanthony Priory were incorporated many years ago into a hotel. But most of the abbey can be explored for free - amongst the stunning backdrop of the Llanthony valley.
The Priory was one of the casualties of Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries.
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Llanthony Priory
The remains of Llanthony Priory were incorporated many years ago into a hotel. But most of the abbey can be explored for free - amongst the stunning backdrop of the Llanthony valley.
The Priory was one of the casualties of Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries.
This church was built on a landslide, and continued to move after it was built. The church tower leans more than the leaning tower of Pisa! There isn’t a right angle in the place. It’s quirky, beautiful, and very disorienting. Definitely worth a visit.
St. Martins Cwmyoy
This church was built on a landslide, and continued to move after it was built. The church tower leans more than the leaning tower of Pisa! There isn’t a right angle in the place. It’s quirky, beautiful, and very disorienting. Definitely worth a visit.
Fantastic walks at the top of the valley. you can walk up to the dam and walk right around the reservoir - on the hilltops
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Grwyne Fawr Reservoir
Fantastic walks at the top of the valley. you can walk up to the dam and walk right around the reservoir - on the hilltops
A great walk from the front door of the farmhouse - great views and it only takes an hour to get to the top.
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Sugar Loaf
A great walk from the front door of the farmhouse - great views and it only takes an hour to get to the top.
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